CSPs have long been faced with an unforgiving trilemma. When building and operating commercial networks, you can optimize for any two of three critical factors: scale, reliability and efficiency – but never all three simultaneously. As market demands and customer expectations make scale and reliability non-negotiable requirements, CSPs are forced to sacrifice efficiency. This compromise translates into high operational costs and low profit margins, exacerbated by intense competitive pressures. To address this challenge, CSPs need to fundamentally transform how they manage the lifecycle of their networks, by shifting from a task-based automation paradigm to intent-based autonomy, where every aspect of network lifecycle - from initial planning and deployment through ongoing operations to eventual decommissioning - is driven by business intents and a knowledge plane. To that end, this Catalyst is demonstrating the practical implementation of TM Forum Open APIs and intent-based management across multiple layers - from business objectives through service management to the deployment of rApps (software that helps optimize network traffic). The goal is to build a self-adaptive system that will reduce CSPs’ costs through greater automation. The project combines the TM Forum Autonomous Networks Reference Architecture, including autonomous domains and intent management functions, with ORAN (open radio access network) interfaces, such as R1 and SMO services. Aiming to demonstrate the technical feasibility of theses APIs and models, the Catalyst will identify and close any gaps. The project team notes the importance of integrating the TM Forum-based management with modern network management architectures, such as ORAN SMO, which provides an open and flexible environment.